The days of being forced to choose between comfort and style for traveling are over. You’re not stuck with uncomfortable under-the-shirt passport holders or comfy-but-unsightly pants, thanks to the stylish,… Read More
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5 Underrated European Cities to Visit This Year
From the canals of Venice to the cafés of Paris, Europe is home to some of the world’s most spectacular cities. But while iconic metropolises like London, Rome, and Madrid… Read More
Are You Addicted to Nature?
Anyone active in the outdoors community around Chattanooga has likely heard of Randy Wharton. The founder of Chattanooga-based nonprofit Wild Trails is also an ultramarathon trail runner, long-distance paddleboarder, and… Read More
10 Awesome Outdoor Documentaries to Inspire You to Get Outside
In the dead of winter, the desire to get outside can be tempered by sub-zero temperatures and the lure of a cozy couch. But there’s no better cure for stoking… Read More
Curling in the Carolinas
I crouch down at one end of the ice, much like a sprinter poised for a relay. Up on my toes with one foot precariously planted on a slippery Teflon… Read More
5 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Tetons
What could be more romantic than spending Valentine's Day in the snow-capped Tetons, snuggling up with your honey after a day spent bonding in the great outdoors? (Spending it in… Read More
14 Clothing Essentials for a Backpacking Trip Abroad
Whether you’re trekking from teahouse to teahouse in Nepal or hiking through the Dinaric Alps on the brand new Via Dinarica, efficient packing is an art. While maximizing pack space… Read More
A Guy’s Guide to Looking Good While Traveling
More than 50 years ago, two men from England turned a passion for travel into a company that is now a global leader in the adventure travel clothing industry. Today,… Read More
The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Durango (No Matter What Kind of Traveler You Are)
There’s only one question you need to answer to determine whether Durango should be your next weekend getaway destination, and that’s whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, period. While… Read More
Why You Should Paddle the Potomac in the Dead of Winter
Slogging across my frost-slickened lawn, kayak on my shoulder, I wave to my grocery-hauling neighbor. The look on her face is a grandmotherly mix of curiosity and concern. “Are you… Read More